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09/01/2014

015. Cloud & Mobile Computing – Two Trends You Can’t Ignore

Instructor: Jeff Gusdorf, CPA

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Monday, March 10, 2014
8:00 am – 11:30 am

(this is a morning course, you will need to select an afternoon course as well)

Full Course Description:

ERP systems have been the core software package for managing our business for 30 years. As technology has evolved we’ve adopted EDI, CRM, e-commerce and BI. Cloud and Mobile computing is the latest technology innovation that will force us to change how we do business. Cloud not only offers the possibility of freeing your business from the costs of buying, building and maintaining IT infrastructure but the computing on demand model makes it easy to add capabilities and only pay for what you’re using. Demand for mobile devices to utilize applications such email and cloud based application such as social networks; navigation and other cloud services have skyrocketed. The integration of Cloud and Mobile computing with ERP is becoming an important driver of business processes and is changing the way we do business.

Who Should Attend:

Sales and Operating executives from emerging and midsize companies wanting to learn about Cloud and Mobile technologies and how these technologies will impact distribution companies.  Not intended as an advanced course on ERP integration and implementation advice.

Takeaways:

1. Mobility adoption is reaching record levels and distributors need to use these devices as part of their everyday business processes

2. Cloud based applications that are paid for by subscription are less expensive and simpler to adopt than licensed on-premise software and can be used by distributors.

3. Systems thatallow customers, partners and employees to access information anywhere, anytime and anyplacecan be adopted to improveproductivity and profitability.


Overall Rating: 4.8/5

Comments:

"Very well presented. Great info! Would recommend to others." - District Sales Manager

"This course was a good introduction to some of these topics and how they are being used in my business."

"Good overview of what date management systems are available."


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